Family Service Regina
200 - 1440 Broadway Ave # 200 S4P 1E2 Regina, SK, Canada

Today is the #TransDayOfVisibility , a day to celebrate and uplift our trans family, friends, and community. It's a day to show up for trans folks, to liste...n, to learn, and to commit to doing better. You may have been reading messages from trans people today: messages of their lived experiences both the good and the bad and it's important to note that not everyone is able to or wanting to share their stories to the world. Today, we've observed that many of our friends are doing their best to navigate ongoing challenges. The added complications of the pandemic have made it difficult for folks to be involved in the things they're passionate about. It may not be obvious, but a lot of emotional and personal energy goes into the day-to-day things that others may take for granted. How can people support the trans community? - make a personal commitment to keep learning about trans identity, pronouns, and history - show up and participate in the lives, goals, and aspirations of your trans community - contribute through volunteering or donations to initiatives that support trans folks

Family Service Regina has adapted services to best meet the Regina community by offering services online and by telephone. Art Therapist, Dillon Lewchuk, suggests taking some time and getting creative during the current lockdown. "Creativity allows us to process experiences when words may not be enough". Said, Dillon. He suggests taking a moment in your day to create using the theme of isolation. "By engaging in creative practice, we can allow our minds and bodies to be pres...ent in the here and now. This allows us to check in with how we are currently doing and capture this unique moment through artwork." Below is a drawing that came forward to Dillon. He describes that "isolation feels like a fish stuck in a plastic bag. Safe from the outside world but confined with no place to go". Give it a try, and share your artwork with us.

There are times in everyone’s life when a little extra support is needed. Family Service Regina helps people deal with a wide range of life events from coping with daily pressures, like job loss or relationship problems to addressing mental health issues and breaking intergenerational cycles of abuse. Our counselling services are for individuals, couples, and families. All of our counsellors have master’s level training, numerous years of experience, and work from a variety of research and trauma-informed approaches. If you or someone you know needs support, visit our website and get in touch. https://familyserviceregina.com/counselling/

As a result of yesterday's announcement, our in-person counselling services will be provided via phone and video beginning March 25, 2021. For information about groups, please contact your group facilitator. Stay safe, everyone.

For young people, and especially for vulnerable youth, the COVID-19 pandemic poses considerable risks in the fields of education, employment, mental health, and disposable income. Carissa, Communications, and Development with Family Service Regina explores this topic during our Coffee with a Counsellor series, featuring Counsellor, Dillon Lewchuk. View the full video here: https://youtu.be/37qUhyaGAnI

Don't be afraid to ask for help. Call us to access our no-cost counselling service, Thrive Walk-in Counselling. 306-757-6675

You don't owe it to anyone to prove your symptoms, but you do owe it to yourself to seek help when things start to feel overwhelming. Don't worry, we're here, we can help.

It's true, you do!

It's family day! Here is whole list of FREE family day activities you can do today. https://familyserviceregina.com/family-day-in-regina-2021/

Tag someone who needs a little love today.

Did you know there is a Regina Community Fridge at 3037 Dewdney Ave where one can drop off food for the fridge and pantry and someone in need can come pick it u...p? I saw a post last night saying it was empty so I gathered about 3 bags of things that have been sitting in my cupboards for a while (not expired!) and dropped them off just now. There was a person there looking in the empty shelves and two more people walking up looking for food too. I couldn’t imagine walking in this weather hoping to get some food and having to leave empty handed. If anyone reading this is able, could you please go through your pantry for non-perishables and think about dropping them off at that location. It looks like the community needs its right now. See more

if you or someone you know is having a hard time coping during the holidays, reach out to us, were here to help.

Be sure to check in on your loved ones this holiday season.

Looking for gift ideas that promote better mental health this year?

Our Hug. Don't Hurt. Non-medical masks are going quick, we have just 25 left! Get yours today, 100% of the proceeds support the valuable programs and services offered to victims of domestic violence in our community. #DVAM #EndTheTrend

It's Monday! Why not try a little self-care this week? What other things do you do to take care of your well-being?

Wear your vow to help #endthetrend of domestic violence in Saskatchewan. Limited quantities available. https://www.endthetrendsk.com/product-page/non-medical-mask

Community Fridge for those in need.

Thrive Walk-in Counselling has transitioned to a Call-in Counselling service during the COVID-19 Pandemic. Call us at 306-757-6675, Monday to Friday between 12:30 and 4 pm and a Counsellor will call you back. There is no cost for this service.

Take a stand against domestic violence in Saskatchewan. November is domestic violence awareness month, and our Hug. Don't Hurt. purple non-medical masks are available now! Get yours for $10. visit: www.endthetrendsk.com... #DVAM See more

The Boost workshop provides an interactive and creative educational experience to engage youth aged 14-19 in critical conversations around mental health. The workshops explore topics such as emotions, anxiety, establishing healthy boundaries, goal setting, and self-care. Each workshop will provide an opportunity for participants to discover how they experience and interact with these topics in a meaningful way through art-making and group discussion. Register your teen today!

If you are lost, cold, scared or hurt, hold up your hand in the direction of an approaching Regina Transit bus. Bus operators are trained to recognize this as... a sign of distress and will stop to help you. Make sure to download our Safe Bus Colouring and Activity Book to help explain the Safe Bus program to your child. Stay warm and safe Regina! http://ow.ly/3Vul50Co8eT.

KidsFirst Regina (http://www.kidsfirstregina.com) realizes everyone wants to be a good parent and every parent wants to have healthy children. KidsFirst provid...es support for families to reach these goals with in-home (or in-office, phone/video) support tailored to the needs of your family. Please call 306-766-6340 for more information or to sign up! See more

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